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    Cabbage Stir-Fry with Mushrooms and Ham

    By Julia | Updated: Feb 15, 2018 | Published: Sep 17, 2013 | 27 Comments

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    Braised Cabbage with Mushrooms and Ham - a delicious way to prepare cabbage. You can also call it a cabbage stir fry, or another interesting name: Solyanka recipe.

    Braised cabbage with mushrooms and ham (Solyanka)

     

    I have a friend who claims she doesn't cook, and yet every time I am at her house, she whips up something outrageously delicious, usually with an interesting twist on classic dishes. Take, for example, this braised cabbage with mushrooms and ham.

    This outrageously delicious cabbage stir-fry recipe is also known as Solyanka (or Soljanka). It is very popular in Russia and Germany, and it's usually made with cabbage, a little bit of pickled cucumber (for saltiness), and a broth. Sometimes the meat is added, too. Well, my friend took this dish to a completely new level, by reducing the broth basically to zero and making it more like a stew, adding wild mushrooms and ham, and using only a very moderate amount of pickled cucumber to add just the right saltiness. She also used only about 2 tablespoons of tomato paste for color and to create a very subtle tomato flavor. Oh, my deliciousness! This has become my new comfort food and a favorite way to eat cabbage! Just take a look at this medley of veggies: can you smell the wild mushrooms infused with garlic flavor, tomato, cabbage, ham, and pickle flavors?!

    Braised cabbage with mushrooms and ham (Solyanka), Soljanka

    Because the vegetables here are cooked in a very little liquid, and simmered at a low temperature (without boiling), all the flavors mingle nicely, and what you get is a perfectly prepared stew! You can serve this braised cabbage stir-fry (or Solyanka if you wish) as is, or on top of rice or quinoa!

    Braised cabbage, solyanka
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    Braised Cabbage Stir-Fry with Mushrooms and Ham (Solyanka)

    This outrageously delicious cabbage stir-fry is also known as Solyanka (or Soljanka).  Made with cabbage, a little bit of pickled cucumber (for saltiness), and a broth.  So good!  
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    Prep Time 20 minutes mins
    Cook Time 40 minutes mins
    Total Time 1 hour hr
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine German, Russian
    Servings 4 people
    Calories per serving 297 kcal

    Ingredients

    • 3 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 onion , small, chopped
    • 3 cloves garlic minced
    • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
    • 2 tablespoons water
    • 8 cups cabbage , finely shredded
    • 1 pickle finely chopped
    • 3 cups mushrooms , fresh, chopped
    • 1 ½ cups ham chopped
    • salt and black pepper
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    Instructions 

    • In a large skillet, heat olive oil on medium heat, add chopped onion and minced garlic and cook until softened for about 2-3 minutes. Reduce heat, if necessary, to avoid burning the onions and garlic.
    • Add tomato paste and about 2 tablespoons of water to the skillet, and mix, cooking on medium heat, to make sure the tomato paste is well combined with onions and garlic.
    • On medium heat, add shredded cabbage, finely chopped pickled cucumber, chopped mushrooms and chopped ham to the tomato paste mixture, mix to combine. Add more water if needed, by tablespoons, to make sure your mixture remains moist but not soupy.
    • Reduce heat to simmer and let the vegetables braise on very low heat for about 40 minutes to make sure all flavors blend well. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Information
    Braised Cabbage Stir-Fry with Mushrooms and Ham (Solyanka)
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    297
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    19
    g
    29
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    4
    g
    25
    %
    Cholesterol
     
    32
    mg
    11
    %
    Sodium
     
    891
    mg
    39
    %
    Potassium
     
    802
    mg
    23
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    16
    g
    5
    %
    Fiber
     
    5
    g
    21
    %
    Sugar
     
    8
    g
    9
    %
    Protein
     
    16
    g
    32
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    350
    IU
    7
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    58.1
    mg
    70
    %
    Calcium
     
    81
    mg
    8
    %
    Iron
     
    2
    mg
    11
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    The nutritional information on this website is only an estimate and is provided for convenience and as a courtesy only. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed. It should not be used as a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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    1. Yelena

      September 20, 2013 at 5:30 pm

      I am planning to cook Solyanka for my Russian Mondays, but as a soup. Yours must taste very delicious, it looks scrumptious-))

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    2. Lindsey @ American Heritage Cooking

      September 20, 2013 at 3:27 pm

      This looks amazing! I bought a whole head of cabbage yesterday with no plan. I knew you would come through! This looks amazing! Cheers to your friend who "doesn't cook"!

      Stupid question - what kind of pickles do you use? I have some dill relish that desperately needs to be eaten. Would that work?

      Reply
      • Julia | JuliasAlbum.com

        September 22, 2013 at 10:27 pm

        You know, I just used a regular pickle, because the pickle acts as a salt in this recipe, and I don't think dill relish will work as it's sweet rather than salty. 🙂

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    3. Natasha of Natashaskitchen.com

      September 20, 2013 at 12:43 am

      Wow this sounds so delicious!!

      Reply
    4. Kiran @ KiranTarun.com

      September 19, 2013 at 3:05 pm

      Perfect comfort food -- love the concentrated tomato paste flavor here 🙂

      Reply
    5. Serena | Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch

      September 19, 2013 at 1:02 am

      This is looks so delicious and the pictures are amazing! A perfect fall comfort food!

      Reply
    6. Irina @ wandercrush

      September 18, 2013 at 9:44 pm

      Julia, this is BEAUTIFUL. Braised cabbage is so underrated, and I was honestly just craving it earlier this week. I'm so glad I waited until you posted this recipe, though 🙂 I've never heard of soljanka before but it seems like a wonderful version. Thank you!

      Reply
    7. john@kitchenriffs

      September 18, 2013 at 1:21 pm

      Gosh, this looks so excellent! I love braising things, and cabbage is one of my faves. Such a terrific combo of flavors - gotta try this! Thanks so much.

      Reply
    8. Nik@ABrownTable

      September 18, 2013 at 12:26 pm

      I love your recipes and cabbage is one of my favorite vegetables to eat. I am going to have to make this at home.

      Reply
    9. Denise Browning@From Brazil To You

      September 18, 2013 at 9:30 am

      Julia: I love when you feature ethnic recipes here. This braised cabbage looks simple yet quite comforting and delish. It is a dish that I'd be very happy to eat...Pinned!

      Reply
    10. Kiran @ KiranTarun.com

      September 18, 2013 at 1:43 am

      Cabbage is one of those underused produce. This looks so tasty 🙂

      Reply
    11. Angie@Angie's Recipes

      September 17, 2013 at 10:35 am

      Your braised cabbage looks soooooooooooooo GOOD!

      Reply
    12. Stacy | Wicked Good Kitchen

      September 17, 2013 at 9:34 am

      LOVE the pickled cucumber for added zip in this ethnic dish, Julia! My German-Hungarian hunger pangs are kicking in major! Cannot wait to make this comfort meal soon this fall. A keeper recipe, for sure! Thanks for sharing, girl!

      Reply
    13. Ashley

      September 17, 2013 at 9:27 am

      This sounds so different than the things I normally eat - but I love everything in it! I especially like all the mushrooms in here!

      Reply
    14. Shashi @ http://runninsrilankan.com

      September 17, 2013 at 7:54 am

      Thanks so much for passing this dish on! It looks wonderful - I totally understand why it is your fav way to eat cabbage! I have some cabbage I was gonna cook tonight and this recipe gives me an idea to take cabbage to the next level 🙂

      Reply
    15. Anne ~ Uni Homemaker

      September 17, 2013 at 2:40 am

      Such a delicious looking veggie dish. I adore cabbage so I know I'll love this. Thanks for sharing Julia!

      Reply
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